For your own good: Hidden cruelty in child-rearing and the roots of violence

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Farrar, Straus, Giroux; First Edition (January 1, 1983)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0374157502
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0374157500
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds

Best Sellers Rank: #474,890 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #158 in Sociology Books on Abuse

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Alice Miller explores the sources of violence within ourselves and the way these are encouraged by orthodox childrearing practices. Challenging the way in which we rationalise punishment and coercion as being for the child's 'own good', she illuminates the cost in compassion and humanity in later life, both in the private and public domain. Her message is clear: 'people whose integrity has not been damaged in childhood; will feel no need to harm another person or themselves.'

Title :For your own good: Hidden cruelty in child-rearing and the roots of violence

Author :Alice Miller